Bengali writer and novelist Shirshendhu Mukyopadhyaya has been selected for the Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar 2023, the national award instituted in the memory of the late Kannada poet Kuvempu. 

• The selection committee headed by B.L. Shankar, president, Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Trust, selected Mr. Mukyopadhyaya for the award, said a press release.
• The award carries a cash award of Rs. 5 lakh, a silver medal, and a citation.
• Mr. Mukyopadhyaya, has authored about 90 books, including stories, novels, travelogue, and stories for kids. He is a recipient of multiple awards, including the Central Sahitya Academy Award.
• The award will be presented on December 29 at a function to mark Kuvempu’s birth anniversary.